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    Your Complete Guide to Skiing in Hokkaido

    Practical insights on 15 ski resorts across Hokkaido, with honest reviews and planning advice for your next ski trip.Legendary powder snow and consistent winter conditions.

    Why Choose Hokkaido for Skiing?

    Live Webcams

    What Makes Hokkaido Special

    • ✓World-class powder
    • ✓Consistent snowfall
    • ✓Japanese culture
    • ✓Niseko region

    Best For

    • •Powder skiing
    • •Consistent snow
    • •Japanese experience

    Peak Season: January to March

    15 Ski Resorts in Hokkaido

    From beginner-friendly slopes of Hakodate Nanae through to the advanced terrain of Mount Racey • Live webcams available

    15
    Resorts
    127
    Total Lifts
    363
    Total Trails
    6,731ac
    Skiable Area

    Filter & Sort Resorts

    Showing 15 of 15 resorts

    Asarigawa Onsen

    Asarigawa Onsen

    Weather Today:
    Overcast17°C
    4
    Lifts
    8
    Trails
    86 ac
    Resort Size
    140m
    Base
    680m
    Summit
    540m
    Vertical
    Trail Difficulty
    30%
    40%
    30%
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Bankei Ski Area

    Bankei Ski Area

    Weather Today:
    Overcast16°C
    5
    Lifts
    17
    Trails
    99 ac
    Resort Size
    200m
    Base
    483m
    Summit
    283m
    Vertical
    Trail Difficulty
    30%
    40%
    30%
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Furano

    Furano

    Weather Today:
    Overcast14°C
    11
    Lifts
    28
    Trails
    479 ac
    Resort Size
    235m
    Base
    1,074m
    Summit
    839m
    Vertical
    Trail Difficulty
    40%
    40%
    15%
    5%
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Expert
    Hakodate Nanae

    Hakodate Nanae

    Weather Today:
    Overcast11°C
    3
    Lifts
    15
    Trails
    99 ac
    Resort Size
    261m
    Base
    950m
    Summit
    689m
    Vertical
    Trail Difficulty
    68%
    24%
    8%
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Hoshino Tomamu

    Hoshino Tomamu

    Weather Today:
    Overcast12°C
    6
    Lifts
    29
    Trails
    306 ac
    Resort Size
    586m
    Base
    1,171m
    Summit
    585m
    Vertical
    Trail Difficulty
    38%
    48%
    14%
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Kamui Ski Links

    Kamui Ski Links

    Weather Today:
    Overcast14°C
    6
    Lifts
    30
    Trails
    124 ac
    Resort Size
    150m
    Base
    751m
    Summit
    601m
    Vertical
    Trail Difficulty
    38%
    32%
    20%
    10%
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Expert
    Kiroro

    Kiroro

    Weather Today:
    Overcast13°C
    10
    Lifts
    27
    Trails
    297 ac
    Resort Size
    520m
    Base
    1,180m
    Summit
    660m
    Vertical
    Trail Difficulty
    38%
    29%
    25%
    8%
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Expert
    Mount Racey

    Mount Racey

    Weather Today:
    Overcast11°C
    5
    Lifts
    22
    Trails
    185 ac
    Resort Size
    298m
    Base
    702m
    Summit
    404m
    Vertical
    Trail Difficulty
    20%
    40%
    40%
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Niseko United

    Niseko United

    Weather Today:
    Overcast10°C
    28
    Lifts
    84
    Trails
    2199 ac
    Resort Size
    260m
    Base
    1,200m
    Summit
    940m
    Vertical
    Trail Difficulty
    44%
    36%
    15%
    5%
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Expert
    Otaru Tenguyama

    Otaru Tenguyama

    Weather Today:
    Overcast16°C
    3
    Lifts
    6
    Trails
    99 ac
    Resort Size
    122m
    Base
    532m
    Summit
    410m
    Vertical
    Trail Difficulty
    50%
    20%
    30%
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Rusutsu

    Rusutsu

    Weather Today:
    Overcast9°C
    18
    Lifts
    37
    Trails
    1977 ac
    Resort Size
    400m
    Base
    994m
    Summit
    594m
    Vertical
    Trail Difficulty
    30%
    40%
    20%
    10%
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Expert
    Sahoro

    Sahoro

    Weather Today:
    Overcast12°C
    9
    Lifts
    21
    Trails
    346 ac
    Resort Size
    420m
    Base
    1,030m
    Summit
    610m
    Vertical
    Trail Difficulty
    25%
    40%
    35%
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Sapporo Kokusai

    Sapporo Kokusai

    Weather Today:
    Overcast14°C
    4
    Lifts
    14
    Trails
    161 ac
    Resort Size
    630m
    Base
    1,100m
    Summit
    470m
    Vertical
    Trail Difficulty
    35%
    47%
    18%
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Sapporo Moiwa

    Sapporo Moiwa

    Weather Today:
    Overcast16°C
    5
    Lifts
    10
    Trails
    86 ac
    Resort Size
    173m
    Base
    448m
    Summit
    275m
    Vertical
    Trail Difficulty
    40%
    40%
    20%
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Sapporo Teine

    Sapporo Teine

    Weather Today:
    Overcast12°C
    10
    Lifts
    15
    Trails
    188 ac
    Resort Size
    340m
    Base
    1,023m
    Summit
    683m
    Vertical
    Trail Difficulty
    35%
    40%
    25%
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced

    Planning Tips for Hokkaido

    From Our Research

    Peak powder season is January to March

    How It Compares: Among the world's most reliable powder snow destinations

    Planning Questions

    Best time to ski in Hokkaido?
    January to March typically offers the best conditions. Check individual resort pages for specific timing and current snow reports.
    How do these resorts compare globally?
    Among the world's most reliable powder snow destinations
    What is the best ski resort in Hokkaido?
    For beginners, Hakodate Nanae offers excellent learning terrain, while Mount Racey provides the most challenging slopes for advanced skiers. Check our detailed resort profiles below for specific recommendations.
    Can I ski multiple resorts in Hokkaido?
    Hokkaido has 15 ski resorts. Check individual resort pages for information about multi-resort passes and connections between ski areas.